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Can Cough Suppressant Be Taken To Cure Bronchitits?
I have had bronchitis for 5 days. Yesterday my cough was completely gone while the next morning I woke up with a horrible wheeze and had a strong cough all day even after taking gallons of water and only eating soup. Could I take a cough suppressant. Benzonatate is very effective for me.
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
Hi thanks for contacting HCM...
Noted you have diagnosed with bronchitis ..
It might be viral or allergic...
If cough is troublesome and dry then dextromethorphan like cough suppressant can be taken....
For wet cough ambroxol like mucolytic drug needed....
If allergy is due to allergy take antihistaminic like benadryl...
If nasal blockage present then nasal spray can be taken of oxymetazoline to relieve congestion....
If you are living in cold climate humidifier can be used....
Take care.
Dr.Parth
Noted you have diagnosed with bronchitis ..
It might be viral or allergic...
If cough is troublesome and dry then dextromethorphan like cough suppressant can be taken....
For wet cough ambroxol like mucolytic drug needed....
If allergy is due to allergy take antihistaminic like benadryl...
If nasal blockage present then nasal spray can be taken of oxymetazoline to relieve congestion....
If you are living in cold climate humidifier can be used....
Take care.
Dr.Parth
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